Variables and Patterns 10-11

Variables and Patterns

Big Idea:
Observation and description of changes in the world around us are
the first steps in finding and learning about patterns.

What we KNOW and WANT TO KNOW before we start the unit

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INV 1 Essential Question: What are some of the variables around us?
1.1 Preparing for a Bicycle Tour - Chae Un Erik
1.2 Making Graphs - Aayushi
Mathematical Reflections, p 17 - Eun su

INV 2 Essential Question: What are some situations that we can describe as variable?
2.1 Day1: Philadelphia to Atlantic City - Josh
2.2 Day 2: Atlantic City to Lewes - Hyuk Chan
2.3 Day 3: Lewes to Chincoteague - Zoe
2.4 Day 4: Chincoteague Island to Norfolk - Madina
2.5 Day 5: Norfolk to Williamsburg - Grant
Mathematical Reflections, p 35 - Caroline

INV 3 Essential Question: How can I visually explain situations where one thing changes based on another?
3.1 Renting Bicycles - Madihah
3.2 Finding Customers - Ani
3.3 Predicting Profit - Alex
3.4 Paying Bills and Counting Profits - Noel
Mathematical Reflections, p 48 - Amreet

INV 4 Essential Question: How can I use graphs, tables and symbols to solve problems?
4.1 Heading Home - JiHun
4.2 Changing Speeds - Chae Young
4.3 Calculating Costs and Profits - Ani
Mathematical Reflections, p 60 - Chae Un

INV 5 Essential Question: How can a graphing calculator help me to discover relationships between variables?
5.1 Graphing on a Calculator - Alan
5.2 Making Tables on a Calculator - Marta
Mathematical Reflections, p 68 - Zoe

Variables and Patterns Vocabulary

change
coordinate graph
coordinate pair
cost
dependent variable
distance
income
independent variable
pattern
profit
rate of speed
relationship
rule
scale
table
time
variable
x-axis
y-axis
x-coordinate
y-coordinate